[JCEccles]

I always objected to the way the media lionized Matthew Shepard as "crucified."

Consider this: Matthew Shepard = "Matthew's Shepherd." Who was the "Shepherd" in the Gospel according to St. Matthew?

The allusion is unmistakable even if unspoken. Obviously, liberals had no opportunity to prophesy and name their martyr before his accidental martyrdom on behalf of the liberal cause. But having been gifted the propaganda coup by pure serendipity, they were zealous to exploit it.

[SkyPilot]

Obviously, liberals had no opportunity to prophesy and name their martyr before his accidental martyrdom on behalf of the liberal cause.

Very true---and they are still at it.

Isn't it ironic that the liberals embraced this whole "he was crucified" charade with open abandon, yet they scorned and mocked Mel Gibson's movie The Passion of the Christ?